Cumberland, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Allegany County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,938
Population
1,870/sq mi density
$47,819
Median Income
$30,217 per capita
$120,800
Home Value
$158,708 Zillow
$728
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
454
Violent Crime/100K
3,959 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,819 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cumberland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 28.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 641 ft (195 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,870/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6519°N, 78.7584°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Allegany County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Cumberland Regional (CBE) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in |
Cumberland has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.4").